Beata Hanson
Dr. Ha-Birdsong
English 1113
November 29, 2016
Hip-Hop vs. Rap
While the musical genres Hip-Hop and Rap have their similarities, they are very different. One has uplifting tones that make you want to dance and the other is angry and very aggressive with its words. Rap and Hip-Hop were both created during a time of African American oppres-sion where they weren't considered very important political affairs. African Americans felt that if they put their thoughts out in music, they might be heard, the same as other oppressed groups have done.
During the 1970's in the Bronx, a new type of music was born. Hip-Hop was a rhythmical type of music with pronounced beats and upbeat tones and crazy breakdancing. This new type of music "explores
Dr. Ha-Birdsong
English 1113
November 29, 2016
Hip-Hop vs. Rap
While the musical genres Hip-Hop and Rap have their similarities, they are very different. One has uplifting tones that make you want to dance and the other is angry and very aggressive with its words. Rap and Hip-Hop were both created during a time of African American oppres-sion where they weren't considered very important political affairs. African Americans felt that if they put their thoughts out in music, they might be heard, the same as other oppressed groups have done.
During the 1970's in the Bronx, a new type of music was born. Hip-Hop was a rhythmical type of music with pronounced beats and upbeat tones and crazy breakdancing. This new type of music "explores